March 2, 2006

My dear prayer heroes,

We met with oncologist and radiology oncologist about Lydia’s treatment. The entire course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy will be 55 weeks.

55 weeks ! Almost 13 months! That is a lot longer than I’d expect. For whatever reason, I thought it would be something like several months. To my surprise, it’s much longer.

After going through the potential side effects, the immediate, the delayed, the permanent…. The coming year seems to be pretty heavy…

We told Lydia about the treatment. She said, “One year! How can I go to school?”

“You won’t. We need to arrange something for you.” Mom answered.

“OK.” Lydia said.

OK? That’s it? How can she take so well? I wondered.

I thought it over. Lydia’s school teachers and principal came to visit her these two days. We have discussed the home tutoring and short school visit options. That may have prepared her. Thank our Lord. He always provides enough for us.

One of my colleagues whenever he saw me lately, “One day at a time. Simon!”

Yes, one day at a time. (Matthew 6:34) Thank the Lord.

In Him,

Simon